EU financial support package to rebuild greener and safer Ukraine
As Ukraine continues to fight for its freedom, the country’s economy is faltering, suffering its sharpest downturn in more than 30 years, with a 30.4% drop in GDP. The European Union has provided financial and military assistance to Ukraine over…
Formula One: Max Verstappen cruises to victory in season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix
New season, another victory. Max Verstappen won the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday, leading almost the entire race as he began the defence of his back-to-back Formula One titles. Red Bull also clinched a dominant 1-2 with…
Judo: Uzbekistan takes two more golds at the Tashkent Grand Slam 2023
In Tashkent the next generation of Uzbek judoka had an opportunity to meet their local heroes and get selfies and autographs, including from 2022 World Champion Davlat Bobonov, who was in action on day three in Tashkent – the day…
Judo: Uzbekistan takes gold on the second day of Tashkent Grand Slam 2023
The second day of the Tashkent Grand Slam saw the Yunusobod Sport Arena bouncing once again. The patriotic crowd’s energy was contagious as they were treated to a traditional Uzbek performance before the event was officially opened by IJF President…
Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain player Achraf Hakimi charged with rape
Moroccan international footballer Achraf Hakimi, who plays for French side Paris Saint-Germain, has been charged with rape. On Monday, prosecutors in the Paris suburb of Nanterre opened a preliminary investigation into the accusation, and on Thursday the player was charged by…
Korea takes gold at the World Judo Tour in Uzbekistan
After hosting a thrilling World Championship last year, the World Judo Tour returns to Tashkent. On Friday, the Yunusohbud Sport Arena was full of enthusiastic judo fans who came to support their local heroes. At 60 kilogrammes, Korea’s Kim Won…
International Women’s Day: Women’s football rise in popularity
2022 was a massive year for women’s football, with record-breaking transfers, attendances, and global television viewing figures at an all-time high. With International Women’s Day on March 8th approaching quickly, it’s an excellent opportunity to take a moment to celebrate…
World Cup legend Just Fontaine dies aged 89
Just Fontaine’s former club Stade de Reims and the French soccer federation confirmed the French star’s death on Wednesday following an impressive strike rate of 259 goals out of a total of 283 matches in his club career. Fontaine scored a record…
French football federation head Noël Le Graët resigns amid sexual harassment investigation
The French football federation president Noël Le Graët resigned Tuesday after a government audit found he no longer had the legitimacy to lead because of his behaviour toward women and his management style. The 81-year-old Le Graët is under judicial…
Raz Hershko gives Israel a triumphant conclusion to Tel Aviv Grand Slam
The beautiful city of Tel Aviv played host to the final day of an amazing Grand Slam as the sun set on another successful Judo competition here in Israel. It was time for some razzle and dazzle at +78kg, as…